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lousy

How many syllables in lousy?

  2 syllables

Divide lousy into syllables:   lous-y
Stressed syllable in lousy:   lous-y
How to pronounce lousy:   lou-zee
How to say lousy:

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Synonyms for lousy


2 syllables
  • lowdown
  • shoddy
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What rhymes with lousy

2 syllables
  • blowsy
  • frowsy
  • drowsy
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